It's been a bit difficult week because of all the travelling and the changes in personnel

Matt Dawson

Mike Catt came through training on Monday

I felt sorry for Catty. He trained really well, then got a back injury. Trained really well again, then did his calf.

He had been looking really sharp and he's had to take a bit of stick from the boys.

But today was his D-day and he knew that if he did not come through training then he was pretty much on his way home.

But he was fully fit today and he's going to be an integral part of the squad if he comes through the game all right.

As far as dedication goes there is no-one better than Lawrence because the recovery he's made after such an injury is outstanding.

He's been putting in extra training sessions morning, noon and night.

Dallaglio: dedicated to the Lions cause

I'd like to think we would all do the same, but he's proved he is very dedicated to the squad and the cause and we all hope he will come through with the flying colours that we expect him to,

Before the tour, competition in the back row was going to be very competitive with everyone on form and that has remained the case.

Lawrence is aware of that. He won't be going out there to try to upstage anyone, he'll go out and play his utmost best and make sure he shows the squad that he is fit.

There is no doubting his ability and if he's on form its going to take a very good player to keep him out.